Haiku My Heart: Geisha




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apprenticed as girls
tutored in womanly arts
beautiful geishas


Comments

joanna said…
Beautiful Haiku perfect idea to us the Geisha a fascinating world. Love it.

I did a post a while back on the 'tea ceremony' using the movie Sayonara as the back drop.

I forgot it is Haiku Friday ugh.

Cheers,
joanny
October 29, 2010 at 2:57 PM
Numinosity said…
I've always been fascinated with all things Asian. This collage is beautiful.
xoxo Kim
October 29, 2010 at 4:30 PM
A Bit of the Blarney said…
Lovely, both haiku and picture! Have a grand weekend!! Cathy
October 29, 2010 at 4:33 PM
foxysue said…
You are so talented! You have such gifts, you use them beautifully. You inspire me thank you.

Sue x

PS The word verification is

Sunchale, how fitting!
October 30, 2010 at 12:17 AM
Charlotte said…
I am FoxySue's daughter and she is gradually introducing me to bloggers world. I love your art and poetry. It's a special subject to womankind I feel.

Peace and light, Charlotte
October 30, 2010 at 1:55 AM
Anonymous said…
This is very cute. Thanks.
By the way, do they have geisha geezers too? Just a thought.

All the best, Boonie
October 30, 2010 at 4:58 AM
steven said…
your haiku brought the memoirs of a geisha book and film - which have been among my most treasured book and watching experiences for some time now. the purposeful use of cultivated beauty . . . . the price. a lot to reflect on. steven
October 30, 2010 at 7:05 AM
Kim Mailhot said…
Very cool pieces, Miss Meri !
October 30, 2010 at 10:37 AM
Jannie Funster said…
This reminds me I never did see that Oscar nominated (winning?) movie.

Lovely artwork for this too!

xo
October 30, 2010 at 7:00 PM
Noelle Clearwater said…
It is a beautiful Haiku, and it does remind the reader of the great cost of this kind of life for the woman who becomes part of the Geisha culture in girlhood. None of us will ever know really. Beautiful artwork.
Noelle
November 1, 2010 at 6:07 PM
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